Tuesday, August 31, 2010

O'Fallon Hemp Hop Rye – O'Fallon, MO

The beauty of American brewers is that they're not beholden to traditional styles like the British, Germans, and Belgians. And in that innovative spirit, Missouri's O'Fallon Brewery released their new Hemp Hop Rye – an amber ale with toasted hemp seeds and malted rye. Combined with a share of American hops, the beer is a smooth and balanced brew with a deep, earthy character. The spice notes of the rye and hemp blend seamlessly into the citrus hops, creating an interesting beer that's easy to drink on a sweaty day, but worth sipping when you have the time.